Staff Spotlight: Lamma Mrouh, Practice Manager, Receives 2025 Kristen Donovan Award for Excellence in Service
Lamma Mrouh, a practice manager with the Clinical Affairs team, was awarded the school’s 2025 Kristen Donovan Award for Excellence in Service after numerous nominators extolled her commitment to the school, her work ethic, and her welcoming demeanor.
Meet the Faces of GSDM: Kendrick Smaellie, Assistant Director of Predoctoral Research and GSDM’s Center for Clinical Research Program Manager
Kendrick Smaellie, assistant director of predoctoral research and program manager at GSDM’s Center for Clinical Research, has spent a decade guiding members of the GSDM community in their research endeavors. In this staff spotlight, she talks about how she is here to help answer any administrative-based research questions, no matter how big or small.
Meet the Faces of GSDM: Doreatha Martin, Central Sterilization Manager
As central sterilization manager, Doreatha Martin oversees day-to-day operations for Central Sterilization and the dispensaries. In this staff spotlight, Martin shares her day-to-day routine and her greatest GSDM accomplishments.
GSDM Community Volunteered Over 1,200 Hours During 2025 Global Days of Service
One hundred and thirty-four GSDM alumni, students, residents, faculty, and staff contributed 1,255 volunteer hours during the 2025 Boston University Global Days of Service, an annual university-wide community service initiative that gives back to local, national, and international communities.
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month: A Spotlight on GSDM Safe Zone Training
In recognition of June being LGBTQ+ Pride Month, we are spotlighting the GSDM Safe Zone trainings, informational sessions about LGBTQ+ terminology/concepts, cultural competency, and inclusive language offered periodically throughout the academic year.
Staff Spotlight: Lori Davis, Assistant Dean for Strategic Initiatives, receives 2025 John S. Perkins Award for Distinguished Service
Lori Davis, assistant dean for strategic initiatives, was named one of three 2025 Boston University John S. Perkins Award for Distinguished Service recipients—the highest honor for Boston University staff.
“The World is Ready for You:” GSDM Predoctoral Class of 2025 Recognition and Awards Dinner Toasts to Passion and Perseverance
Fifty-eight awards were presented to members of the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine Class of 2025 during the Predoctoral Class of 2025 Recognition and Awards Dinner on Thursday, May 15, held at Boston University’s Agganis Arena.
The Team Behind the Scenes: An Inside Look at GSDM Facilities with Andrew “Andy” Burke, Director of Facilities & Operations
With Andrew “Andy” Burke’s, director of facilities & operations, upcoming retirement bringing an end to a 46 year-long tenure at Boston University, he took a look back on his time at GSDM, sharing more about what his office does and retelling some of his favorite anecdotes from his time tackling complex facilities challenges.
Three Grateful Graduates Show Appreciation to Inspirational GSDM Faculty and Staff
On the eve of Commencement, three members of the Class of 2025 shared stories about a GSDM faculty or staff member who inspired them and pushed them to be the best dental professional they could be.
Meet the Faces of GSDM: Darlina “Ms. Dolly” Walker, Dental Assistant
Darlina “Ms. Dolly” Walker is a GSDM dental assistant in the predoctoral patient treatment center in clinical affairs. In this staff spotlight, she reflects on her 25th anniversary with GSDM.